On May 19, 8:09*am, jamesgangnc wrote:
On May 18, 6:13*pm, jaygreg wrote:





For some time now, I've watched mineral deposits slow the flow of water
in selected pipes. Plain household vinegar does an excellent job of
dissolving it... if your can get the vinegar to the metal. Many years
ago I used it in my water take and all turned out well... though there
was *no way of really measuring its effectiveness since the water wasn't
being restricted at that time.

Here's my thought; shoot holes in it for me:

By-pass the water tank, shut off the main valve, drain all pipes,
connect a small pump to the line between two separate faucets, pump
vinegar throughout the line, let set 24 hours, return all to original
and flush the system with water.

I've had this idea for nearly 25 years and did nothing. Now I see
there's a commercial service that brings their truck (presumably with
their pump and whatever solvent they use) and do essentially what I propose.

Q1) See any downside to the project?
Q2) See any reason why the outcome might be less than satisfactory?

Mineral desposits are not usually a problem with copper pipes. *Cut
something open and determine the facts, not speculation.- Hide quoted text -

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yeah its more likely a issue with clogged aerators, clogged low flow
fixtures or my favorite./

my shower became anemic over time didnt realize it till i stayed in a
hotel.

traced to my wand shower, the head was fine, the lines inner rubber
became detached from the outer braid. flow would be gret for a moment
then drop to a trickle.

i replaced the wand shower assembly and cut the line open out of
curosity.

inner black rubber was huge, and acting as a flow restrictor.....

i too doubt its a copper line issue